In this week’s InDesignSecrets video, Mike Rankin shows off a great technique to simulate a duotone in InDesign! This trick uses blend modes to let you add gradients, color tints, and even combine effects for cool results.
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This article was last modified on August 29, 2025
This article was first published on February 12, 2019
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